Chemistry at Baylor University
Waco, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Baylor University graduates in chemistry earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Baylor University Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
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| 112 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $65,611 | $64,462 | #132 | $43,061 |
| 113 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $65,591 | $69,158 | #72 | — |
| 114 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $65,414 | $61,175 | #157 | $45,406 |
| 115 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $65,293 | $66,384 | #105 | — |
| 116 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $65,271 | $67,918 | #86 | $49,386 |
| 117 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $65,230 | $66,339 | #107 | $47,009 |
| 118 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $65,230 | $66,339 | #108 | $47,009 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Baylor University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $65,293 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Baylor University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Baylor University ranks #115 by median pay four years after graduation, and #105 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Baylor University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.